Exceptional Student Education Parent Advisory Committee
The Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is composed of parents, educators, administrators, business representatives, and other interested community members concerned with the education of students with disabilities.
The purpose of the committee is to provide information to parents and input to district staff regarding our ongoing effort to continuously improve services for students with disabilities.
All meetings will be held via a virtual platform.
A link to join these meetings will be emailed prior to meeting date and will be posted on district and school websites.
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2025 - 2026)
Introducing the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
The ESE Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a new initiative designed to strengthen collaboration between families, schools, and community partners in support of students with exceptional needs. This council will serve as a platform for parents and guardians to actively participate in discussions, share input, and help guide decisions that impact ESE services across our district.
How You Can Get Involved:
We’re currently in the early stages of forming the PAC and would love your input!
- Complete the ESE Parent Survey to help us better understand your needs and priorities.
- Consider joining the council as a parent voice to help shape future discussions and initiatives.
- Stay connected by attending our upcoming meetings and engaging in ongoing conversations.
Your voice matters—and together, we can build a stronger, more inclusive future for all students.
Avery Greene, ESE Coordinator – [email protected] Anna Machiz, PAC Parent Leader – [email protected]
The survey can be completed on the web or mobile phone by visiting:
The 2024/2025 ESE Parent Survey will close on 6/30/2025.
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2024 - 2025)
4/2/2025 – Building a Safer & More Inclusive Future: SafeTrak Program, CARD Safety Kits for Families, Diamond of Dreams Initiative
Powerpoint: SAFETRAK
Powerpoint: Diamond Of Dreams
2/4/2025 – Foundations for Lifelong Success: Enhancing Executive Functioning Skills
Powerpoint: Foundations for Lifelong Success
12/3/2024 – Special Olympic Florida – How to Get Your Student Involved
Powerpoint: Special Olympics Florida – How to Get Your Student Involved
10/1/2024 – IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process
FDLRS/NEFEC Presentation Resources:
https://www.fdlrsnefec.org/parent-services
Special Ed Connection Flyer For Parents-Guardians
9/9/2024 – ESE Meet And Greet
PowerPoint: ESE Meet and Greet- 9-9-24
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2022 - 2023)
4/4/2023 – Improving Mental Wellness In Children And Families
2/7/2023 – Transition Planning For 18 To 22 Year Olds
PowerPoint: Transition Planning for 18 to 22
12/6/2022 – Educational Surrogate Parent Training
Presenters: Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System/Northeast Florida Educational Consortium (FDLRS/NEFEC)
Date/Time: 12/6/2022 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm via webinar
Goal: To train volunteers to serve as an Educational Surrogate Parent for a SJCSD student with a disability whose parents’ rights have been terminated or whose parent cannot be located. An Educational Surrogate Parent only makes educational decisions for a student with a disability. An Educational Surrogate Parent does not take care of the child and is not financially responsible for the child.
10/4/2022 – Connecting Families to Community Resources
PowerPoint: St John’s Behavioral Consortium Family Night
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2021 - 2022)
5/3/2022- Conscious Discipline– Social & Emotional Learning, Part 2
5/3/2022- Conscious Discipline– Social & Emotional Learning, Part 1
1/11/2022- Transition Planning for 18 TO 22 Year Olds: Begins Age 12
11/9/2021- FDLRS / NEFEC Information, Trainings & Supports Available To Parents Of Students With Disabilities
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2020-2021)
4/6/2021 – Solutions To Help Children Cope With Stress
3/2/2021 – Anxiety: Diagnostic Criteria, Symptoms, & Strategies
2/2/2021 – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Diagnostic Criteria, Symptoms, & Strategies
1/5/2021- Guardianship: How To Best Protect Your Child When He Or She Turns 18
11/10/2020 – Stress Management For Caregivers Of Students With Disabilities
10/6/2020 – Accessing Our Community’S Social Services And Supports For Children And Families
9/8/2020 – Addressing Students’ Educational Needs During A Pandemic
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2019-2020)
3/3/2020 – Behavioral & Educational Strategies For Students With Adhd – Part 2
Notes
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StudentSelf-Advocacy Checklist
2/4/2020 – The ABC's of ADHD - Part 1
1/7/2020 – Keeping Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Safe
11/5/2019 – Pursuing Deep Work: Leaving the Shallows to Create Values
10/1/19 – The Principles of Reading Development, What Can Go Wrong and What You Can Do
ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2018-2019)
5/7/2019 – Guardianship: How To Best Protect Your Child With Disabilities When He Or She Turns 18
Guardianship Introduction – 2019 Presentation
4/2/2019 – Behavior Management and Social Emotional Development
Parenting, Discipline and the Oppositional Child – St. Johns County Schools
3/5/2019 – Raising Stuggling Learners to Be Successful, Durable and Resilient
SJCSD Parent Presentation on Raising Resilient Kids
2/12/2019 – Brooks Rehabilitation Pediatric Recreation, a free program (birth – 17)
Brooks Rehabilitation – Pediatric Recreation
General Class Flyer
1/8/2019 – Strategies to Assist Children To Cope with Anxiety
Pediatric Anxiety Disorders – Home based Strategies
12/4/2018 – Concussion and the Impact on Learning: A Team Approach
Concussion Program Structure
Concussion_Services
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10/2/18 – Annual Transition Planning
Transition PAC 10.2.18
OCT LIFE Creekside 2018
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ESE Parent Advisory Committee Meeting Notes (2017-2018)
2/6/2018 – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
1/16/2018 – Facilitated IEP Training for Parents
12/05/2017 – Actively Participating in the Response to Intervention (RtI) Process & Interpreting Psychological Reports
Response to Intervention MTSS
Understanding the Evaluation Process
10/10/2017 – Transition Services: From School to Community
Transition PAC 10-10-17
Career Transition VR brochure
Transition Brochure VR
Checklist VR
VR application
FDDC Connections Resource
FDDC Postsecondary Education Guide
Graduation requirements
LW&PS_Presentation
Fill in notes
APD Application
Secondary Transition Roadmap for Families
FDDC Planning Ahead Guide
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